A man who made headlines last week after he was assaulted by a group of Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) officers while trying to prevent his dogs from being captured will be hauled to court on Friday (Mar 31).
Astro Awani reported that the man, Patrick Khoo, is set to face charges at the Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court.
Charged for obstruction of duties
Petaling Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid told the news outlet that Khoo will be charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public officer from carrying out his duties.
Under this Section, Khoo faces a jail term of up to two years, a RM10,000 fine, or both if convicted.
Veteran journalist Hadi Azmi also tweeted that the MBPJ officer who has allegedly assaulted Khoo is reportedly facing no legal action.
The 69 year old PJ uncle who was injured in a scuffle with MBPJ dog catchers last week will be charged at the PJ magistrate court on Friday for obstructing a public officer.
— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) March 29, 2023
The MBPJ officer meanwhile is facing no legal action. pic.twitter.com/7B6DTDWy4G
Summary of events
Last Wednesday (Mar 22), a witness wrote on social media that Khoo was beaten by a group of MBPJ officers who had come to capture his dogs at Jalan 18/17 Taman Kanagapuram at around 9pm.
She claimed that six to seven MBPJ officers were seen assaulting and threatening Khoo by using an iron rod to hit him when he tried to protect his dogs.
The witness also claimed that one of the officers had swiped the dog-catching loop he was holding against the left side of the Khoo’s face.
As a result, he sustained a swollen jaw and cuts to his wrist.
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